Best 7 So Easy Cheese Danish Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and effortless treat? Look no further than the "So Easy Cheese Danish" recipe. This delectable pastry is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a brunch with friends or simply want a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe guarantees a flaky, buttery crust and a creamy, velvety cheese filling that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CREAM CHEESE DANISH



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This recipe makes the best cream cheese Danish I have ever tasted. It is very simple to make.

Provided by Natalie

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent roll dough
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, diced
¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons sour cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Line bottom of baking pan with 1 can of crescent rolls. Pinch all seams together to seal.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, white sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and sour cream. Spread filling on top of rolls. Place second can of rolls on top of filling.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar, milk and butter. After Danish has cooled, drizzle with icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 29 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 582.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

EASY CHEESE DANISH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 8 Danish

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip!
  • Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes.
  • Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.

EASY CHEESE DANISH



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These cream cheese pastries are baked to flaky perfection and made to shine with a simple egg wash gloss. They taste just as decadent as any breakfast sensation you'd find in a bakery or coffee shop.-Carole Sepstead, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla and salt; beat on low speed until blended., On a lightly floured surface, roll out each sheet of puff pastry into a 12-in. square. Cut each into nine squares. Spoon 2-1/2 teaspoons of cheese mixture into the center of each square., Whisk egg and water; lightly brush over edges. Bring two opposite corners of pastry over filling; pinch to seal. Place on a greased baking sheet; brush with remaining egg mixture. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHEESE DANISH



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Even a great store-bought Danish will never taste as fresh as one you've baked yourself. Our streamlined process for making the dough minimizes the work while still giving you buttery, flaky results. Top this classic cheese filling here with a few raspberries, blueberries or even a dollop of your favorite jam just before baking, if you like.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     pastries, project

Time 1h

Yield 9 pastries

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces/226 grams cream cheese
1 1/4 cup/160 grams confectioners' sugar
1 large egg yolk
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 batch Danish dough (see recipe)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons/30 milliliters whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup/32 grams confectioners' sugar, the egg yolk, the salt and the vanilla until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag; set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 12 1/2-inch square. Trim 1/4 inch off each edge. Cut the dough into nine 4-inch squares. Brush the corners of each square with a bit of the beaten egg, then fold each corner into the center and press down gently. Transfer the squares to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Cut the tip off one corner of the filled plastic bag so you have a 1/2-inch hole. Use the bag to pipe the cheese filling onto the center of each dough square. Loosely cover the pastries with plastic wrap and let stand until slightly puffed, about 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Remove the plastic and gently brush the top and sides of the dough with the beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes, then rotate the sheets and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue to bake until pastries are puffed and deep golden brown, another 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 1 cup/128 grams confectioners' sugar and the milk. Let the Danish cool slightly on the sheet then drizzle with the glaze. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY CHEESE DANISH, FROM INA GARTEN RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip! Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes. Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.

EASY CHEESE DANISH



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 35m

Yield 8 danish

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large egg plus 1 yolk
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 17.3-ounce box frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper.
  • Beat the whole egg with 1 teaspoon of water in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the egg yolk, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.
  • Lay out the 2 sheets of puff pastry and cut each into 4 squares. Fold the corners of the squares over by about 1 inch to make octagon shapes. Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly into the center of each (about 2 tablespoons per); do not spread the cream cheese. Brush all of the exposed pastry with the egg wash, then dust generously with sugar.
  • Bake until puffed and golden brown all over, about 18 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

EASY CHEESE DANISH (BAREFOOT CONTESSA)



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Make and share this Easy Cheese Danish (Barefoot Contessa) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 8 Danishes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
2 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1 (2 sheet) box frozen puff pastry, defrosted
1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the cream cheese and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and cream them together on low speed until smooth. With the mixer still on low, add the egg yolks, ricotta, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and mix until just combined. Don't whip!
  • Unfold 1 sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured board and roll it slightly with a floured rolling pin until it's a 10 by 10-inch square. Cut the sheet into quarters with a sharp knife. Place a heaping tablespoon of cheese filling into the middle of each of the 4 squares. Brush the border of each pastry with egg wash and fold 2 opposite corners to the center, brushing and overlapping the corners of each pastry so they firmly stick together. Brush the top of the pastries with egg wash. Place the pastries on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry and refrigerate the filled Danish for 15 minutes.
  • Bake the pastries for about 20 minutes, rotating the pan once during baking, until puffed and brown. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • For a creamier filling, use a combination of cream cheese and mascarpone cheese.
  • Feel free to add your favorite fruits or nuts to the filling, such as cherries, blueberries, or chopped walnuts.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the egg wash over the danish.
  • To make sure the danish is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the danish is done.
  • Serve the danish warm or at room temperature, with your favorite toppings such as powdered sugar, fruit preserves, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This cheese danish recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. With a flaky pastry crust, creamy cheese filling, and sweet glaze, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch recipe, give this cheese danish a try!

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